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London Stock Exchange Group PLC Transaction In Own Shares

Date 25/03/2026

London Stock Exchange Group plc (LSEG) announces today that it has purchased the following number of its ordinary shares of 679/86 pence each on the London Stock Exchange from Morgan Stanley & Co. International Plc (Morgan Stanley) as part of its share buyback programme, as announced on 26 February 2026:

APAC Deal Activity Falls 6% YoY During January-February 2026, Reveals GlobalData

Date 25/03/2026

Deal activity in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region contracted during the early months of 2026 amid heightened economic challenges and shifting investor priorities. The total number of deals (comprising mergers & acquisitions (M&A), private equity and venture financing deals) announced in the region decreased by around 6% during January-February 2026 compared to the same period in the previous year, according to GlobalData, a leading intelligence and productivity platform.

Dalian Commodity Exchange: Notice On Trading Hour Arrangements For 2026 Qingming Festival

Date 25/03/2026

In accordance with the Notice on 2026 DCE Market Holiday Arrangements, the trading hour arrangements of Dalian Commodity Exchange (DCE) for the 2026 Qingming Festival are hereby notified as follows:

The market will be closed from April 4 (Saturday) to April 6 (Monday) for holidays.

New Zealand Financial Markets Authority: Review Identifies Opportunities To Improve New Zealanders’ Access To Financial Advice

Date 25/03/2026

The Financial Markets Authority – Te Mana Tātai Hokohoko (FMA) has published the findings of its comprehensive review into New Zealanders’ access to financial advice. Following on from the review, the FMA will engage with financial advice providers and the wider sector to find practical ways to improve accessibility and ensure regulation supports innovation and good consumer outcomes.

Hong Kong Securities And Futures Commission CEO Re-Appointed As Chair Of IOSCO Asia-Pacific Regional Committee

Date 25/03/2026

The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) welcomes the re-appointment of its Chief Executive Officer, Ms Julia Leung, as the Chair of the Asia-Pacific Regional Committee (APRC) of the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO).

Australia Poised For Record Futures Month Amid Heightened Market Volatility

Date 25/03/2026

Australia’s listed derivatives market is on track for its largest month of futures trading on record, as global volatility drives heightened demand from investors looking to manage their interest rate and energy price exposure.

Hong Kong Securities And Futures Commission Obtains Court Order To Freeze Assets Worth Up To $219 Million Belonging To Suspected Manipulators Of KNT Shares

Date 25/03/2026

The Court of First Instance has granted an interim injunction order against four suspected manipulators of the shares of KNT Holdings Limited (KNT) in legal proceedings brought by the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) under section 213 of the Securities and Futures Ordinance (SFO).

Japan Exchange Group: Notice Of Revisions To Earnings Forecast And Dividend Forecast

Date 25/03/2026

Japan Exchange Group, Inc. (JPX) has decided to revise its consolidated earnings forecast and dividend forecast for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026, which were released on October 29, 2025 and September 24, 2025, respectively. 

Update To ASX Group Dealing Rules Policy

Date 25/03/2026

In accordance with ASX Listing Rule 12.10, attached is a copy of the updated ASX Group Dealing Rules Policy, which takes effect from today. A copy of the updated Policy is also available on the corporate governance section of ASX’s website at: https://www.asx.com.au/about/corporate-governance.

NZX Limited Annual Meeting 2026

Date 25/03/2026

NZX advises that the following documents have been released today:

• Notice of Annual Meeting 2026
• Proxy Form for the Annual Meeting 2026